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Taproot Expansion Project
More equipment, space, and services! Did you know Taproot is working on expanding its services by adding a fully equipped cook room, offering businesses and individuals access to a modular space that will include a six-burner gas range, convection oven (for baking, roasting, and more!), a large steam jacketed tilting kettle, a fire-suppression hood, a…
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FREE Produce Safety Workshop – Lopez Island
May 31, 2018 from 8:30-10:30 on Lopez Island. Who’s in and Who’s Out? Produce Safety Rule 101.
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Seeking New Farmers in the San Juan Islands, Washington.
Are you a “new farmer” with less than 10 years of farming experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to establish a farm? With ample farmland, a retiring farmer population and a strong local food economy, the San Juan Island archipelago offers many opportunities for new farmers. Through funding from a USDA Beginning Farmer Rancher…
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Marketing Tools
For everyone who missed the marketing workshop last month, here are copies of the presentation and handouts given by Sara Southerland (Sustainable Connections). Marketing Presentation_Island Grown Farmers Marketing Guide Creating Content
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Marketing & Social Media Workshop for Farms & Food Businesses – Dec 15th
Don’t miss out on this fantastic workshop we are organizing with Sustainable Connections. It is FREE to Island Grown members ($15 to non-members – go to islandgrownsj.com to sign up for Island Grown membership). The workshop will be video-conferenced between San Juan and Orcas libraries. A marketing & social media workshop specifically aimed at farms and food…
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Green Drinks Harvest Party!
Green Drinks, an international environmental networking organization, is holding a special event this Thursday at Brickworks! Hosted by the San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild, this event is open to everyone, 5:30 – 11pm. Community announcements will be around 7pm, (come and hear about the Ag Guild’s programs including Island Grown) and a Dance Party starts…
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Harvest of the Month!
Cucumbers are September’s Harvest of The Month item –the perfect way to enjoy what’s local and in season! September is Eat Local Month! This month cucumbers are being harvested all over San Juan County. Pick up a bunch from your farmers market, farm stands and food co-ops. Not sure what to do with all those cucumbers? Dip…
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Eat Island Grown – Oct. 22, 2017
Eat Island Grown The best tastes of the San Juan Islands showcasing chefs, and the farmers that make that food possible! Using fresh, quality products from San Juan County farms and gatherers, local chefs will prepare delicious samples for you to enjoy. Come for a bite or make a meal of it. Locally produced soft and…
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Afternoon Tea at Sweet Earth Farm
Join us for a formal afternoon tea with treats at Sweet Earth Farm. All proceeds will go to benefit Island Grown in the San Juans. Reservations Required/Limited Seating. Please pick up a ticket at the Sweet Earth SJI Farmers Market Booth – Saturdays from 10-1pm or email: sweetearthfarm.sji@gmail.com Suggeseted Donation – $25-$50
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Growing a Revolution
Caring for our soils is something that Island Grown in the San Juans farmers take very seriously. Come and hear author David Montgomery discuss this topic at Brickworks, 150 Nichols Street, Friday Harbor, on July 28th at 6pm. The event is free and is co-sponsored by the San Juan Islands Ag Guild, Griffin Bay Bookstore and…
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Pelindaba Lavender Festival
We had a fantastic weekend at the Pelindaba Lavender Festival! Thank you to everyone who purchased a local libation to support Island Grown! A massive thank you to San Juan Vineyards, Lopez Vineyards, Westcott Bay Cider, Island Hoppin’, San Juan Island Distillery and Kari’s Island Elixirs for supplying the booze…!!! And to our volunteer servers!…
